As an adverb prepositional phrase, D.
First, find the equation of the line.
the slope is given, so y=-5x+b
now use the given point to find b: 228=-5*(-3)+b, b=228-15=213
so the equation of the line is y=-5x+213
when y=517: 517=-5x+213
304=-5x
x=-60.8
Keating is all about 'carpe diem', which means 'seize the day, go for it'. He encourages his students to live their lives to the fullest, the way they want to, and not to be restrained by anything. Having this in mind, Knox gathers the courage to go after the girlfriend of a football player, who was way out of his league.